Hainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese Chicken Rice is a simple yet irresistibly aromatic dish, featuring tender chicken and fragrant rice as the main ingredients. The key to making Hainanese Chicken Rice lies in using high-quality chicken and rice, along with a unique cooking method.
Servings:
4
yield(s)
Prep Time:
20
mins
Cook Time:
60
mins
Total Time:
80
mins
Ingredients
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Cucumber slices and cilantro
(for garnish)
For the Chicken:
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1
whole chicken
(about 3-4 pounds/ 1360 g-1814 g)
-
2
oz
(56g) ginger
(peeled and thickly sliced)
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3
green onions
(cut into pieces)
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2
stalks lemongrass
(smashed)
-
1
tbsp
(17g) salt
(plus more to taste)
-
1
tbsp
(15ml) rice wine
-
1
tbsp
(15ml) sesame oil
For the Rice:
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2
tbsp
(30ml) vegetable oil
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2
garlic cloves
(minced)
-
2
cup
(370g) jasmine rice
(rinsed and drained)
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2
cup
(473ml) chicken broth
-
1
tsp
(5g) salt
For the Sauce:
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10
red chilies
(finely chopped)
-
6
garlic cloves
(minced)
-
1
tbsp
(8g) fresh ginger
(grated)
-
1
green onion
(finely sliced)
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1
tbsp
(15ml) lime juice
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2
tbsp
(30g) sriracha
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1
tbsp
(15ml) sesame oil
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2
tbsp
(30ml) chicken broth
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2
tsp
(8g) sugar
Instructions
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In a pot, add enough water, ginger, green onions, lemongrass, salt and rice wine. Bring the water to a boil. Place the chicken into the pot and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Take out the chicken from the pot. Submerge it into a large bowl filled with ice-cold water. Once cooled, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub the chicken with a little sesame oil to give it a nice gloss.
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In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add jasmine rice to the pot and stir-fry for a couple of minutes. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and salt to the pot. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 30 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
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While the rice is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
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Slice the chicken into serving pieces. Serve the rice on a plate, placing the chicken slices on top of the rice. Garnish with cucumber slices and cilantro. Serve the sauce in a separate bowl as a dipping sauce for the chicken and rice.